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PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PZZA - US6988131024 - Common Stock

52.01 USD
-1.02 (-1.92%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM
52.25 USD
+0.24 (+0.46%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PZZA. PZZA was compared to 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While PZZA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PZZA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PZZA has been profitable.
PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PZZA (8.39%) is better than 80.74% of its industry peers.
PZZA has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.93%) than 83.70% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.67%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.39%
ROE N/A
ROIC 15.93%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.58%, PZZA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
PZZA's Operating Margin of 5.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA outperforms 42.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of PZZA (27.24%) is worse than 79.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.95%
PM (TTM) 3.58%
GM 27.24%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PZZA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.88. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.88, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 13.58, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 13.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PZZA has a Debt to FCF ratio (13.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 13.58
Altman-Z 3.88
ROIC/WACC2.1
WACC7.58%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.82, PZZA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.96% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, PZZA is not doing good in the industry: 61.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.69
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PZZA have decreased strongly by -32.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.87% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PZZA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.46% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.72%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-32.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.19%

3.2 Future

PZZA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.87% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PZZA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-23.87%
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.35%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PZZA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PZZA.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PZZA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.40), we can say PZZA is valued inline with the index average.
PZZA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.65.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PZZA.
PZZA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.42
Fwd PE 22.65
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

PZZA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PZZA.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.15
EV/EBITDA 12.66
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PZZA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PZZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, which is a nice return.
PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.99. PZZA pays more dividend than 90.37% of the companies in the same industry.
PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.35%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 8.81%, which is quite nice.
PZZA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

PZZA pays out 81.41% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PZZA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP81.41%
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.35%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 52.25 +0.24 (+0.46%)

52.01

-1.02 (-1.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Inst Owners112.39%
Inst Owner Change0.79%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change0.62%
Market Cap1.70B
Analysts74.55
Price Target53.23 (2.35%)
Short Float %12.08%
Short Ratio3.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.35%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP81.41%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.81%
Min EPS beat(2)0.08%
Max EPS beat(2)21.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.65%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.84%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.12%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)5.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.25%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.54%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.42
Fwd PE 22.65
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 30.15
P/OCF 12.96
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.66
EPS(TTM)1.83
EY3.52%
EPS(NY)2.3
Fwd EY4.42%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)4.01
OCFY7.72%
SpS63.65
BVpS-13.19
TBVpS-15.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.91
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.39%
ROE N/A
ROCE 20.74%
ROIC 15.93%
ROICexc 16.87%
ROICexgc 19.53%
OM 5.95%
PM (TTM) 3.58%
GM 27.24%
FCFM 2.71%
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
ROICexc(3y)20.56%
ROICexc(5y)20.67%
ROICexgc(3y)23.77%
ROICexgc(5y)24.21%
ROCE(3y)24.87%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y44.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 13.58
Debt/EBITDA 3.88
Cap/Depr 105.19%
Cap/Sales 3.6%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.36%
Profit Quality 75.62%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 3.88
F-Score6
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC2.1
Cap/Depr(3y)124.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.22%
Profit Quality(3y)80.41%
Profit Quality(5y)690.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.72%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-32.79%
EPS Next Y-23.87%
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.35%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%4.19%
Revenue Next Year3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year43.01%
EBIT Next 3Y17.52%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-32.36%
FCF growth 3Y-33.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y-20.75%
OCF growth 3Y-16.73%
OCF growth 5Y11.55%